Places Edited by ahvenas

A museum dedicated to telling lies in service of the truth.

Often mistaken as a medieval Gothic monument, this unique cornerstone only dates back to the 1980s.

This free museum is building a collection of books that are banned, censored or burnt around the world.

A replica of a 17th-century map of the stars stands in the courtyard of a Belgian university.

This controversial monument was designed to lionize the Red Army, but also disheartened the Latvian people.

Inside this medieval church resides a unique set of murals.

This 13th century Gothic brick castle is the largest in the world by surface area.

This small museum located under the famous cube houses, is home to some 30,000 chess pieces.

Remnants of the city's Soviet history hover over this modern fast-food outlet.

The oldest continuously operating pharmacy in Europe.

This massive monument honors the first human in space.

This striking memorial is one of Estonia’s most controversial Soviet leftovers.

A statue of the Soviet leader still stands in a quiet corner of Estonia’s most Russian city.

Troublesome students were detained in this tiny graffiti-covered university jail.

A unique museum dedicated to the history of household appliances from across the globe.

One of the oldest and largest castles in the world.

An interactive exhibition space dedicated to the kinetic sculptures of Swiss artist Jean Tinguely.

A line of disused military bunkers built to defend against Nazi invasion lies hidden on the outskirts of the city.

An art museum inside an active factory.

This architecturally eclectic fortress witnessed centuries of bloody turmoil, including the massacre of its ruling clan.

The tower in this 1,000-year-old mud-brick village seems to vibrate for no apparent reason.

A simple tribute to the microscopic arachnid that gives its juices and its life to help make a speciality German cheese.

A Swiss board game museum housed inside a picture-perfect castle.

Perhaps the tiniest sculpture in Saint Petersburg is a little bronze finch inspired by a song.